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A wish granted in D’Iberville

D’Iberville Elementary School student Baylen Ruffin had one wish: to visit the most magical place on Earth. The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Galleria BMW made sure to make that happen. Cruising into the Galleria BMW dealership in style, seven-year-old Baylen Ruffin…

Car rollover in Pass Christian

A scary scene in Pass Christian where it appears a car went over the seawall on East Beach Boulevard near Menge Avenue. This happened just after 6:30 tonight. No word on any injuries sustained.

Mississippi national lawmakers weigh in on Mueller Report

The American public can now read most of the special counsel’s findings into Russia’s role in the 2016 presidential election. The more than 400 page report from Robert Mueller contains some redactions. Attorney General William Barr said every page of…

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith stops on the Coast

Nearly 250 people gathered today in Jackson County for the annual Jackson County Republican Women’s Founder’s day luncheon. This event celebrates outstanding Mississippi women including Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. It was a ‘who’s who’ of Mississippi Republicans in Moss Point on…

NCBC closes early due to weather

Personnel at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport had an early release today due to the threat for severe weather. All gates for the base, Pass Road, Broad Avenue, and 28th Street gate entrance will remain open, and the…

Armed Robbery Arrest

   .                                                                         On April 18, 2019, Gulfport Police arrested 58 year old James Murphy Jr. of Gulfport charging him with one count of Robbery. At approximately 3:42 A.M., officers responded to the 10000 block of Highway 49 to investigate a Robbery complaint.…

School Closings

Severe weather heading into the area this afternoon. School districts have announced early releases. HARRISON COUNTY: Releasing an hour and 30 minutes early, including Gulfport & Biloxi Schools OCEAN SPRINGS: Releasing one hour early STONE COUNTY: Dismissing at 1pm GREEN…

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic celebrates ten years

For ten years, the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic has led the way towards a healthier community. Ten years ago, Shelia Jenkins, along with others, realized a lot of locals in the community did not have health care therefore it was…

West Harrison High School band receives $30,000 donation

Band students at West Harrison High School will be playing to a sweeter tune after today. More than $30,000 worth of new percussion instruments and marching French horns were donated to help further the program’s success. The West Harrison High…

Goodwill Awards Banquet

Goodwill of South Mississippi celebrated their 2018 success today at their annual awards banquet. The banquet featured awards within the company including team member of the year and achiever of the year for 2018. The company also presented monetary donations…

Military Signing Day at Ocean Springs High School

Ocean Springs High School hosted a signing day for graduating seniors who plan to enroll in something bigger than themselves. The school hosted their inaugural ‘Military Signing Day,” showcasing students enlisting in the military. Sixteen students signed their letters of…

Talking politics with Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson

Thoughts, ideas, and concerns of the residents of Ocean Springs were shared during a quarterly ‘Breakfast with the Mayor.’ News 25’s Andrew Scherer caught up with Mayor Shea Dobson to get his take on what he calls an ‘open door…

The fight against highway trafficking

It is no secret that criminal activities take place over the roadways every day, even right here on the Gulf Coast, but law enforcement officers are working hard to make the highways safer. Interstate 10 runs through South Mississippi and…

Race book opens at the Palace Casino

This morning, the very first race book on the Coast opened at the Palace Casino in Biloxi. The addition of this race book comes on the heels of the opening of Contact Sportsbook in August 2018 and just in time…

‘Thunder over the Sound’ disaster training

It was a bloody scene over in Biloxi this morning, but no need to worry. It was all for a good reason. Over 150 volunteers covered themselves in fake blood and wounds in an attempt to simulate victims of a…

Missing Person: Myracle P. Mateen

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a Runaway Juvenile/ Missing Person. The juvenile was last seen on April 10th 2019 in Gulfport but possibly in the 300 block of Benachi Ave. in the city…

Arrested for burglary

Early this morning, Biloxi police caught and arrested a man attempting to steal a car. Police say James Travis Owens fled the scene still in possession of some items taken from the vehicle. He was quickly captured soon after and…